REO Tips & Tricks...some basic troubleshooting ideas

[Decidion]

I have searched through many pages but cannot seem to find what I am looking for, so I thought to post here.

I want to buy some backup Orings for my Reo Grand 6ml bottle, but cant find a part number I can take to Home Depot. I live in a very remote area, so the monthly trip to the big city is my only chance, unless I want to mail order it. It is not possible for me to jump in the car and run down to the local hardware store...I really am that remote

I read the Oring thread, but the link there only takes me to a page to buy linear feet of Oring material...not an actual Oring itself. I also read about the mod to cut off a drip cap, but I would rather just buy a pack of 10 Orings and keep them in my spare parts box.

Does anyone have a part number, web link or at least the size of these Orings?

 

[Mudflap]

Decidion, we knew you'd want to know, so we hid that info from you here:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...asurements-parts-terminology.html#post2654863



The Danco brand has STK NO 35724B on the package.

 

[Decidion]

Excellent, thank you!

Sorry, I'm still only a green belt in Reos Mod Search Fu!

 

[swedishfish]

So lately I've been having some vaping displeasure you could say! I vape my Reo's at HV and in my mini I stack the IFR14250's 3.2v for 6v and lately my mini has been pretty weak to say the least and it's been stressing me out. Some may say well just send it in Rob will make it all better and you have your Grande for a back up. Well I actually use both and take both everywhere because I like at least 2 flavors to enjoy at a time. I also picked up some HH357's @ 2.5 & 3.0ohm and really wanting to enjoy them. So I tried everything from cleaning to switching batteries to switching atty/carto combos chking ohms and volts etc etc... Well I'm proud to announce i got it figured out!!!!! The problem was the tip of the firing was causing some arching on the tops of my batteries so i wasn't getting full power full time. So I cleaned up the tip of the firing pin and battery top with some fine sand paper and BLAMMMMMOOOOOOO I now have a large hole in the back of my head which has large amounts of vapor flowing from it
I just wanted to share my experience, strength, and hope for the perfect vaping life!!

What is the mini like vaping HV? I've never tried HV before. I guess batteries don't last long? What carto would I use?

 

[tmcase]

I have never tried my mini woodvil at HV, which isn't much different than your mini because like you said, battery life would be pretty bad. I'm not even sure what batteries you could use to get 6v so I can't help you there but if you were to use at 6v a 3.0 carto would probably be best if you don't want too hot a vape. Sorry I can't help much but somebody will have the answers you need.

 

[Mudflap]

What is the mini like vaping HV? I've never tried HV before. I guess batteries don't last long? What carto would I use?

No, they won't last long.

3.0 ohm carto.

Or 1.5 ohm dual coil cartos (two 3.0 ohm coils).

 

[washvap]

+1

The IFR 14250's are only 200mah. So, even if you moderately vape them then it's only going to last you an hr or so.

 

[pmoraldo]

What is the mini like vaping HV? I've never tried HV before. I guess batteries don't last long? What carto would I use?

I love my mini at HV yes the batteries don't last very long (i get at least a couple of hours which is all I got out of my AW IMR14500's) but I vape pretty heavy and carry 2 extra sets with me and never go thru all of them and they charge up fast. I get the IFR14250's from Innovapor and I run boge 3.0 and even 2.0 ohm cartos except when I'm at home then I slap on the HH357's at 2.5 or 3.0ohm for some Hyper-Vapin

 

[cw37013]

Ok, I am new to the reo and vaping itself. I bought a very gently used reo mini and I absolutely love it! But I like to switch out my ejuice and was wondering if there is a cap to the bottle, so when I switch out to a different juice, I can just cap the other bottle for later use. Also, where can I get more bottles for my mini?

Also, everyone keeps talking about an o-ring. Mine did not come with an o-ring, and I'm not sure the reason behind having one. I don't seem to have any problems with leakage or the like. What does the o-ring do?

And finally (for now anyway), what is the Noalox for and where can I purchase it?

Thank you for your patience!!

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Hi CW
The o-ring belongs in the cap. Having it there seals the feeding "system" preventing leaks and autofeeding. Here is a picture.

The bottles come with caps...and are sold nearly everywhere. Rob has them for sale on his site Accessories but you can find them at other vendor shops like RTDVAPOR.com & Alien Visions E-Juice & Crystal Clear Vaping & http://www.ecigexpress.com/ to name a few.

Noalox is an anti-oxidant compound that is meant to prolong conductivity between the battery and the positive contact by keeping oxidation at bay. If you are finding that your mod is firing inconsistantly, clean the positive battery contact on the mod with q-tip and alcohol. After that dries, add a small dot of Noalox to the tip and you're set. In case the positive battery contact isn't easily cleaned you can use sand paper to break through the oxidation. You can find it at nearly every home improvement store. It looks something like this....

 

[cw37013]

I see the o-ring now. It did come with one. Guess I should have looked a little closer. Duh me, lol! Thanks for the info, Rhapsodies. You're a big help to the newbie.

 

[tmcase]

Ok, I am new to the reo and vaping itself. I bought a very gently used reo mini and I absolutely love it! But I like to switch out my ejuice and was wondering if there is a cap to the bottle, so when I switch out to a different juice, I can just cap the other bottle for later use. Also, where can I get more bottles for my mini?

Also, everyone keeps talking about an o-ring. Mine did not come with an o-ring, and I'm not sure the reason behind having one. I don't seem to have any problems with leakage or the like. What does the o-ring do?

And finally (for now anyway), what is the Noalox for and where can I purchase it?

Thank you for your patience!!

Welcome. First you can get your bottles at reosmods.com and when you want to change juice, just use the tip can cap from an empty bottle to cap off the bottle your are replacing. You can get the orings at reosmods.com also. You must have the oring or your juice will leak inside the Reo. You should be able to see it inside the cap on the tube. Noalox is a grease that is used on the firing pin to help conduct voltage. You don't absolutely need it but you'll get more power from your batts if you use it. You can get it at HomeDepot. I hope that helps. I'm sure others will come along with more detailed info for you.

 

[whatitstrue]

Noalox is a grease that is used on the firing pin to help conduct voltage. You don't absolutely need it but you'll get more power from your batts if you use it. You can get it at HomeDepot. I hope that helps. I'm sure others will come along with more detailed info for you.

I hate to corect you on this one...

But noalox does not help conduct or get more power from your batts. It actually prevents corosion and oxidation. With out noalox the firing pin would oxidize and restrict the flow of the current. And if your using different materials such as aluminum and copper togeather. it helps reduce corrosion and heat from the two metal interacting.

 

[washvap]

I see the o-ring now. It did come with one. Guess I should have looked a little closer. Duh me, lol! Thanks for the info, Rhapsodies. You're a big help to the newbie.

WELCOME TO THE TEAM NEW REOnaut! Rhapsodie already gave you really good suggestions and so, I hope that you enjoy your REO mini.

 

[tmcase]

I hate to corect you on this one...

But noalox does not help conduct or get more power from your batts. It actually prevents corosion and oxidation. With out noalox the firing pin would oxidize and restrict the flow of the current. And if your using different materials such as aluminum and copper togeather. it helps reduce corrosion and heat from the two metal interacting.

I'm sorry but I have to correct you. Unless Lisa is wrong also. "Noalox is an anti-oxidant compound that is meant to improve conductivity between the battery and the positive contact."

 

[whatitstrue]

Noalox is an anti-oxidant compound that is meant to improve conductivity between the battery and the positive contact.

I'm sorry but I have to correct you. Unless Lisa is wrong also. "Noalox is an anti-oxidant compound that is meant to improve conductivity between the battery and the positive contact."

"Wrong" is a stronger word than I would have used. I would say that statement is misleading. Noalox is an Anti-Oxidant Which when appliied to the fireing pin helps prevent oxidation of the firing pin. Which does'nt improve conductivity, but slows down the oxidation process of the pin. Allowing it to work longer and maintain concistantsy before the oxidation procces reduces current flow.

A clean un-oxidized firing pin will conduct just as well with or without Noalox. It will just oxidize faster without. Which will reduce the flow of current (it becomes less conductive). When the firing pin gets oxidized it is basicly like sticking something between the pin and the battery (it becomes coated). which resricts or even cuts off conductivity between the two.

 

[nerak]

Noalox = Good conductitivity

USE IT!

The end..

 

[whatitstrue]

Noalox = Good conductitivity

USE IT!

The end..

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

you guys are hilarious. I will adjust my statement
*edit....done.

 

[tmcase]

"Wrong" is a stronger word than I would have used. I would say that statement is misleading. Noalox is an Anti-Oxidant Which when appliied to the fireing pin helps prevent oxidation of the firing pin. Which does'nt improve conductivity, but slows down the oxidation process of the pin. Allowing it to work longer and maintain concistantsy before the oxidation procces reduces current flow.

A clean un-oxidized firing pin will conduct just as well with or without Noalox. It will just oxidize faster without. Which will reduce the flow of current (it becomes less conductive). When the firing pin gets oxidized it is basicly like sticking something between the pin and the battery (it becomes coated). which resricts or even cuts off conductivity between the two.

Ok, let's all agree that we are all correct.

My failure was not giving a complete and comprehensive reason for using Noalox. But that's just me. The short answer is usually enough. I don't like to type long lengthy explainations and besides I was trying to beat Lisa. But she was too quick again.